Project Specialist 1/2

About the role

The Project Management Pipeline Program is a structured two-year developmental program designed to provide recent graduates and early-career professionals with the experience, mentoring, and practical project exposure necessary to pursue a long-term career in project delivery at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Completes a series of developmental assignments across key project delivery functions, including Project Managers (PM), Construction Managers (CM), Subcontract Technical Representatives (STR), Control Account Managers (CAM), and Project Controls Engineers (PCE).
• Through rotational assignments, mentoring, formal training, and on-the-job experience, develops the knowledge and practical experience required for future assignments into project delivery positions.
• May be expected to mentor entry-level Project Specialists.
• Assists in planning and establishing schedules, forecasts, budgets, parameters, etc., and monitors progress to ensure schedules are met and work is performed within budget.

Requirements

• Familiarity with project management, project controls, and/or construction activities with the ability to become proficient and assist with project planning and execution.
• Ability to successfully execute scheduling responsibilities (planning, coordinating, and monitoring milestone deliverables) for multiple project elements.
• Understand basic subcontract structure and assist developing/reviewing subcontract documents.
• Ability to independently research, assemble and analyze information or data related to assigned area.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, and the ability to learn new software and document management systems to perform job duties.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and customers.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance, see additional details.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of construction or engineering related experience required for Project Specialist 2.
• Basic knowledge developing and maintaining project plans, including work scope, interpreting schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; managing change control; and managing risk.
• Understanding project management tools and processes.
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Skills

• Familiarity with project management, project controls, and/or construction activities.
• Experience to successfully execute scheduling responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.

Benefits

• PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius).

Pay

• Project Specialist 1: $60,500 - $93,600
• Project Specialist 2: $72,800 - $115,400

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Personnel will work a 9/80 or 4/10 day shift. Shift assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Location

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

Essential Job Functions

• Lifting
• Sitting
• Climbing
• Walking

Where You Will Work

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details

• Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
• Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance.
• New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
• Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
• Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.